Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Gosport, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van across Gosport and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
Book the van in Gosport
Fish and chip van hire in Gosport, fried fresh
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Gosport. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and staff thank-you lunches.
Somewhere like Gosport, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Gosport?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Gosport and across Hampshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Gosport. In Gosport, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Places near Gosport
Other occasions in Gosport
Occasions we serve in Gosport
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Gosport book the van for events such as:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
Churches such as Church of St Mark rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
What affects the price in Gosport
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Gosport? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Gosport
Do you come out to small places like Gosport?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mark?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van come to Gosport?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Gosport. To check your date, use our quote form.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
A fish and chip van in Gosport: local details
Gosport is about 2 miles east of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO51 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Gosport is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Gosport to Southampton (6 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Ampfield Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? Chandlers Ford station, about 2.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Events anywhere in SO51 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Ampfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are King Johns House (2.9 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Gosport include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Mountbatten School (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (within half a mile north-east)
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch